Happy New Year!

What a crazy year. Seriously, ups, downs, middles, late nights, early mornings, great people. I truly have loads to be thankful for as this year comes to a close. I have wonderful friends and loved ones, I'm employed, and I've become friends with all of YOU! You all have been such a huge part of making this year what it has been, and for that, I'm eternally grateful! You helped me reached my

Happy New Year!

What a crazy year. Seriously, ups, downs, middles, late nights, early mornings, great people. I truly have loads to be thankful for as this year comes to a close. I have wonderful friends and loved ones, I'm employed, and I've become friends with all of YOU! You all have been such a huge part of making this year what it has been, and for that, I'm eternally grateful! You helped me reached my

It's a TWO-fer!

Hey all!! Two things for you today…I know I've been kinda M.I.A. lately, I promise I'll be back! Been working from 8 am - 11 pm every day, which means i don't usually get home till 11:45-midnight. After this week and the holidays are over, my life should be ever so slightly less chaotic, so I'll be back to posting more regularly! Also, there is a CROWN Brush sale on Hautelook today! I have a

It's a TWO-fer!

Hey all!! Two things for you today…I know I've been kinda M.I.A. lately, I promise I'll be back! Been working from 8 am - 11 pm every day, which means i don't usually get home till 11:45-midnight. After this week and the holidays are over, my life should be ever so slightly less chaotic, so I'll be back to posting more regularly! Also, there is a CROWN Brush sale on Hautelook today! I have a

Merry Christmas!!

So today is Christmas! CHRISTMAS! The time where families can get together and eat and just enjoy each other. I was lucky enough to get to spend this Christmas with my family, and though I leave in the morning, I miss them and the dogs already. On the bright side, though my trip was extremely short, I got to go to Yesterdog, which is amaaaaazing. The picture for today's nails is a iPhone pic,

Merry Christmas!!

So today is Christmas! CHRISTMAS! The time where families can get together and eat and just enjoy each other. I was lucky enough to get to spend this Christmas with my family, and though I leave in the morning, I miss them and the dogs already. On the bright side, though my trip was extremely short, I got to go to Yesterdog, which is amaaaaazing. The picture for today's nails is a iPhone pic,

Clarification

Just to clarify about the twitter-only contests:I'm not stopping normal giveaways here on the blog, I'm just adding a few SMALL twitter only giveaways. It might be a single polish, a cosmetic bag, or something like that. It's just a way to engage my loyal twitter followers as well as those here on the blog. Sorry for the confusion.

Clarification

Just to clarify about the twitter-only contests:I'm not stopping normal giveaways here on the blog, I'm just adding a few SMALL twitter only giveaways. It might be a single polish, a cosmetic bag, or something like that. It's just a way to engage my loyal twitter followers as well as those here on the blog. Sorry for the confusion.

Sweet Tweets!

Hey all! Are you on Twitter? I am! I wanted to give you all a heads up that I'm going to start doing twitter-only giveaways soon! (I'll announce it on twitter when I decided to start doing it! :))Follow me at twitter.com/DailyNail and say hi! :)

Sweet Tweets!

Hey all! Are you on Twitter? I am! I wanted to give you all a heads up that I'm going to start doing twitter-only giveaways soon! (I'll announce it on twitter when I decided to start doing it! :))Follow me at twitter.com/DailyNail and say hi! :)

ChristmaSnails!

So I sat the other day, pondering what sort of Christmas themed nails I could do that hadn't been done yet, and said out loud 'What kind of Christmas nails should I do?" to which Chris replied, "There's your answer!" Me: "huh?!" Chris: "Christmas Snails!" ...and thus, a nail design was born! :) Hope it makes you chuckle! :) I used American Apparel Echo Park as a base, with Zoya Shawn and BB

ChristmaSnails!

So I sat the other day, pondering what sort of Christmas themed nails I could do that hadn't been done yet, and said out loud 'What kind of Christmas nails should I do?" to which Chris replied, "There's your answer!" Me: "huh?!" Chris: "Christmas Snails!" ...and thus, a nail design was born! :) Hope it makes you chuckle! :) I used American Apparel Echo Park as a base, with Zoya Shawn and BB

Christmas Nail Art Design - Christmas Holly Inspired Nail Tutorial

A quick and easy Christmas Holly inspired nail art tutorial.I hope you enjoy this simple, but cute, Holiday nail design!!I got the nail gems for really cheap at All Nail Shop:http://www.allnailshop.com/I wish you all the very best Christmas ever, and always remember the reason we are celebrating this lovely Holiday.  (:Merry Christmas guys!Visit my Youtube.If you did this design, or any others of

Christmas Nail Art Design - Christmas Holly Inspired Nail Tutorial

A quick and easy Christmas Holly inspired nail art tutorial.I hope you enjoy this simple, but cute, Holiday nail design!!I got the nail gems for really cheap at All Nail Shop:http://www.allnailshop.com/I wish you all the very best Christmas ever, and always remember the reason we are celebrating this lovely Holiday.  (:Merry Christmas guys!Visit my Youtube.If you did this design, or any others of

HOLY CRAP!

Urban Decay is on Hautelook today and everything is TWO FREAKIN' DOLLARS!! $2! Brushes, pigments, eyeshadows, eye pencils, masrcaras, everything!!!Check out the sale HERE!!

HOLY CRAP!

Urban Decay is on Hautelook today and everything is TWO FREAKIN' DOLLARS!! $2! Brushes, pigments, eyeshadows, eye pencils, masrcaras, everything!!!Check out the sale HERE!!

Loco Incoco!

Rather than posting nothing for the day, since I had zero time to get nails done (every spare minute this weekend has been spent being elf-like or working. Christmas is exhausting!), I thought I'd post a new product that Incoco sent me to check out and review. I'm sure that you all know Incoco for the solid color, glitter, or french tip nail appliques, but now they have a NEW product out, and

Loco Incoco!

Rather than posting nothing for the day, since I had zero time to get nails done (every spare minute this weekend has been spent being elf-like or working. Christmas is exhausting!), I thought I'd post a new product that Incoco sent me to check out and review. I'm sure that you all know Incoco for the solid color, glitter, or french tip nail appliques, but now they have a NEW product out, and

Christmas Nail Design - Poinsettia Inspired French Manicure

Here is a Christmas nail design for you guys! I am thinking of having at least one other Christmas design, but Christmas is in only 6 days, so we'll see! I do, however, want to get a few more winter designs!I give this design an 'E'... for effort. :P LOL. The french is ok, but the poinsettia didn't turn out as good as I wanted it to be. Let's just say it actually looks a lot better in person. (It

Christmas Nail Design - Poinsettia Inspired French Manicure

Here is a Christmas nail design for you guys! I am thinking of having at least one other Christmas design, but Christmas is in only 6 days, so we'll see! I do, however, want to get a few more winter designs!I give this design an 'E'... for effort. :P LOL. The french is ok, but the poinsettia didn't turn out as good as I wanted it to be. Let's just say it actually looks a lot better in person. (It

Pa Rum Pa Pum Pum

Trying to do Christmas manicures from until Christmas day, hope that's cool with y'all! :) Today's is based on the song 'Little Drummer Boy'. I am completely enamored with the Milani 1-coat glitters right now, so I apologize for overusing them! :-D I thought that Red Sparkle would be PERFECT for the drum body!! The gold polish over it shows you what the texture of that polish is like though...

Pa Rum Pa Pum Pum

Trying to do Christmas manicures from until Christmas day, hope that's cool with y'all! :) Today's is based on the song 'Little Drummer Boy'. I am completely enamored with the Milani 1-coat glitters right now, so I apologize for overusing them! :-D I thought that Red Sparkle would be PERFECT for the drum body!! The gold polish over it shows you what the texture of that polish is like though...

Take a Bough

Christmastime is upon us, and with a mere 7 days left, many of us are hustling around trying to finish up last minute gift shopping, attend parties, and finish up last-minute holiday decorating. Today's nail design was inspired by the cold winter days spent as a kid with my family picking out the 'perfect' tree. You know, the one that wasn't too tall or too short, too skinny or fat, and heaven

Take a Bough

Christmastime is upon us, and with a mere 7 days left, many of us are hustling around trying to finish up last minute gift shopping, attend parties, and finish up last-minute holiday decorating. Today's nail design was inspired by the cold winter days spent as a kid with my family picking out the 'perfect' tree. You know, the one that wasn't too tall or too short, too skinny or fat, and heaven

Sorry, my Darlings...

My sincerest apologies for the lack of posting yesterday and today. Last night, I fell asleep shortly after I got home and took a shower. I got into bed to get warm, and ending up zonking out until this morning. Lights on, TV on, everything left on downstairs.... Yeah. COMA. Anyway, that brings us to today. Today I worked my full-time job from 8a-5p, then hauled my butt to my second part-time

Sorry, my Darlings...

My sincerest apologies for the lack of posting yesterday and today. Last night, I fell asleep shortly after I got home and took a shower. I got into bed to get warm, and ending up zonking out until this morning. Lights on, TV on, everything left on downstairs.... Yeah. COMA. Anyway, that brings us to today. Today I worked my full-time job from 8a-5p, then hauled my butt to my second part-time

New to Simple Nail Designs?

_______________________________________________Welcome to... Here I have reviews, such as this one... Stay tuned for a really a cool tip every other Tuesday... {Coming soon!} Oh, and I almost forgot.... I make step by step video tutorials on how to do easy nail designs.Such as Cherry Blossom Nails,and Pink Leopard Print Nails. I also have Quick Tip videos where I show you how to turn sheer polish

New to Simple Nail Designs?

_______________________________________________Welcome to... Here I have reviews, such as this one... Stay tuned for a really a cool tip every other Tuesday... {Coming soon!} Oh, and I almost forgot.... I make step by step video tutorials on how to do easy nail designs.Such as Cherry Blossom Nails,and Pink Leopard Print Nails. I also have Quick Tip videos where I show you how to turn sheer polish

Perplexed

Ok, so I finally get it. I finally get all the hoopla and drool over Chanel Paradoxal. When Paradoxal came out, I sat back watching, thinking WHAT is so special about it? Well now I have an idea. If Paradoxal is anything like its proclaimed dupe, Revlon Perplex, then I'd have been one of the drooling girls, too! Pictures don't really show all of the awesomeness of this polish! Today I did a basic

Perplexed

Ok, so I finally get it. I finally get all the hoopla and drool over Chanel Paradoxal. When Paradoxal came out, I sat back watching, thinking WHAT is so special about it? Well now I have an idea. If Paradoxal is anything like its proclaimed dupe, Revlon Perplex, then I'd have been one of the drooling girls, too! Pictures don't really show all of the awesomeness of this polish! Today I did a basic

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

OK, so it's not really cold out, at least not here in Vegas. Rumor has it that it is frigid in the midwest though... and that's what inspired the nail design today! So, the bullions that I used yesterday survived ALL day, they didn't bug me at all! Because of that, I thought I'd try 'em out today, because I thought they'd be PERFECT for this design!Guess what today is?! (Besides December 13th)

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

OK, so it's not really cold out, at least not here in Vegas. Rumor has it that it is frigid in the midwest though... and that's what inspired the nail design today! So, the bullions that I used yesterday survived ALL day, they didn't bug me at all! Because of that, I thought I'd try 'em out today, because I thought they'd be PERFECT for this design!Guess what today is?! (Besides December 13th)

LORAC Sale at Hautelook!

LORAC Sale at Hautelook today!There is tons of stuff- eye shadows, palettes, mascara, eyeshadow liner pencils, cream eye liners, cocktails, lip polishes (I actually LOVE these- and to top it off- they look like a nail polish bottle!), lip glosses, and lipsticks. There are some really good prices- like the lip polishes are $3!!!Awesome. Check out the sale HERE!

LORAC Sale at Hautelook!

LORAC Sale at Hautelook today!There is tons of stuff- eye shadows, palettes, mascara, eyeshadow liner pencils, cream eye liners, cocktails, lip polishes (I actually LOVE these- and to top it off- they look like a nail polish bottle!), lip glosses, and lipsticks. There are some really good prices- like the lip polishes are $3!!!Awesome. Check out the sale HERE!

Anchors Away!

A couple of weeks ago, when I was preparing for the Beauty Bar Las Vegas event, I decided that not everyone shared my hatred of things stuck to my nail, so I bought some nail art bullions. No one decided to get any nail art utilizing them, so I decided that I'd give the bullion nail art another go, to see if I could stand it. Today's design is a nautical/sailor theme, and I did the anchor in

Anchors Away!

A couple of weeks ago, when I was preparing for the Beauty Bar Las Vegas event, I decided that not everyone shared my hatred of things stuck to my nail, so I bought some nail art bullions. No one decided to get any nail art utilizing them, so I decided that I'd give the bullion nail art another go, to see if I could stand it. Today's design is a nautical/sailor theme, and I did the anchor in

Polka Party!

Newly nubby nails need a goofy design. This is where the polka dots come in! I'm torn about whether I like my nails this length, so I wanted to do a fun and colorful design to help ease into the shorter length. Today was a great day- other than waking up at 5 am to get to training on time this morning! Had a blast in training- my new coworkers are going to be fun, got free breakfast from Max

Polka Party!

Newly nubby nails need a goofy design. This is where the polka dots come in! I'm torn about whether I like my nails this length, so I wanted to do a fun and colorful design to help ease into the shorter length. Today was a great day- other than waking up at 5 am to get to training on time this morning! Had a blast in training- my new coworkers are going to be fun, got free breakfast from Max

Givin' You the Boots

The rodeo is in town!! (here in Vegas, anyway) In honor of the men (and women) wearin' cowboy hats, Wranglers, and leather cowboy boots, I did the design that you can find on the top/toe of a cowboy boot! I really need to get a new nail art brush, mine is making it really hard to get decent lines... ARGH! My apologies for the broken thumbnail, it tore off today, and I didn't get a chance to

Givin' You the Boots

The rodeo is in town!! (here in Vegas, anyway) In honor of the men (and women) wearin' cowboy hats, Wranglers, and leather cowboy boots, I did the design that you can find on the top/toe of a cowboy boot! I really need to get a new nail art brush, mine is making it really hard to get decent lines... ARGH! My apologies for the broken thumbnail, it tore off today, and I didn't get a chance to

Spiked!

Tonight's nail design is super simple, I didn't have very much time tonight after work (got home at 11:10 pm!), but I wanted to have something new up for y'all! :-D My hours worked total is now 42 hours in the past 3 days. *yawn*I used American Apparel Mannequin as a base, with American Apparel Cocoa for the brown, and Orly Luxe for the gold. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top

Spiked!

Tonight's nail design is super simple, I didn't have very much time tonight after work (got home at 11:10 pm!), but I wanted to have something new up for y'all! :-D My hours worked total is now 42 hours in the past 3 days. *yawn*I used American Apparel Mannequin as a base, with American Apparel Cocoa for the brown, and Orly Luxe for the gold. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top

FREE SPOON FRIDAY!!

Are there colors from Zoya that you are 99% sure you'll love, but just can't bring yourself to spend that hard-earned money until you're positive? Well that's where tomorrow's FREE SPOON FRIDAY!! comes in! ;)welcome toFREE ZOYA COLOR SPOON FRIDAY6 FREE ZOYA COLOR SPOONS*FRIDAY ONLY (12/10/2010 - Expires 11:59 EST).Here's how it works...First pick any 6 colors you would like to try on... Add the

FREE SPOON FRIDAY!!

Are there colors from Zoya that you are 99% sure you'll love, but just can't bring yourself to spend that hard-earned money until you're positive? Well that's where tomorrow's FREE SPOON FRIDAY!! comes in! ;)welcome toFREE ZOYA COLOR SPOON FRIDAY6 FREE ZOYA COLOR SPOONS*FRIDAY ONLY (12/10/2010 - Expires 11:59 EST).Here's how it works...First pick any 6 colors you would like to try on... Add the

Make Like a Tree

Whew. Day two of 14 hour work days is done. I've worked 28 hours in the last 2 days. That's a lot, in case you were wondering. :-D I learned a lot of great stuff today, and my trainer is awesome though, so I'm stoked. Yesterday's glitter manicure was surprisingly easy to remove, I used the cotton ball/tin foil technique, and it softened it enough that it mostly came off in one thick sheet.

Make Like a Tree

Whew. Day two of 14 hour work days is done. I've worked 28 hours in the last 2 days. That's a lot, in case you were wondering. :-D I learned a lot of great stuff today, and my trainer is awesome though, so I'm stoked. Yesterday's glitter manicure was surprisingly easy to remove, I used the cotton ball/tin foil technique, and it softened it enough that it mostly came off in one thick sheet.

ButterLONDON Sale at Hautelook!

I'm a fairly recent ButterLONDON convert, actually my first polishes from them were purchased during a sale at Hautelook.com! Today they're having another sale!! There isn't a huge selection, but the polishes are only $5, vs $14! That's a great deal in anyone's book. :-DI might just pick up another Minger. I love that color!They also have some roller scents on sale!Check it out!

ButterLONDON Sale at Hautelook!

I'm a fairly recent ButterLONDON convert, actually my first polishes from them were purchased during a sale at Hautelook.com! Today they're having another sale!! There isn't a huge selection, but the polishes are only $5, vs $14! That's a great deal in anyone's book. :-DI might just pick up another Minger. I love that color!They also have some roller scents on sale!Check it out!

All That Glitters Isn't Gold...

It's Gems, too! Sorry today's manicure is a quickie, I worked both jobs today- it was my first day of training at the new job!! 14 hrs of work+ bathing = not much time to do pretty nails. However, I had these new polishes that I grabbed from Milani's latest and greatest (not officially set to release until Feb, but a few CVS stores have done a pre-release. These polishes are amaaaaaazing. Most

All That Glitters Isn't Gold...

It's Gems, too! Sorry today's manicure is a quickie, I worked both jobs today- it was my first day of training at the new job!! 14 hrs of work+ bathing = not much time to do pretty nails. However, I had these new polishes that I grabbed from Milani's latest and greatest (not officially set to release until Feb, but a few CVS stores have done a pre-release. These polishes are amaaaaaazing. Most

Stila Sale at Hautelook!!

Hey all! There is a Stila Cosmetics sale at Hautelook!Also- because today is their 3-year anniversary, shipping is only $3!!!! (awesometastical!)On sale are a few sets, some Barbie stuff, the Makeup Player, bronzer, lipglazes, lipglosses, mascaras, eyeshadows, eyeshadow duos, and brow powder. Check it out!! :)

Stila Sale at Hautelook!!

Hey all! There is a Stila Cosmetics sale at Hautelook!Also- because today is their 3-year anniversary, shipping is only $3!!!! (awesometastical!)On sale are a few sets, some Barbie stuff, the Makeup Player, bronzer, lipglazes, lipglosses, mascaras, eyeshadows, eyeshadow duos, and brow powder. Check it out!! :)

Pitter Splatter

I'm back! Sorry for the brief hiatus, I was sick all weekend. I even left my friend's wedding earlier than I wanted to and went and slept on the floor at the airport because I felt so rotten. Guess that's what I get for overdoing it. (work, blog, projects, etc) After sleeping all day yesterday and most of today as well, I'm feeling marginally better. Hating the hacking and sinus pressure, but

Pitter Splatter

I'm back! Sorry for the brief hiatus, I was sick all weekend. I even left my friend's wedding earlier than I wanted to and went and slept on the floor at the airport because I felt so rotten. Guess that's what I get for overdoing it. (work, blog, projects, etc) After sleeping all day yesterday and most of today as well, I'm feeling marginally better. Hating the hacking and sinus pressure, but

I've Got Chills, They're Multiplyin'

Ok, I don't have either. I have a sore throat, but that's neither here nor there. Tomorrow I set out for the airport at 4:30 am. That's right, A. M. Ugh. I'm flying to San Francisco for one of my close friend's wedding. I fly into San Francisco at 6:30 a.m., then arrive back in Las Vegas around midnight. I'm going to be deaddddd. ANYWAY. The wedding tomorrow is my friend Jordan's. He and I go way

I've Got Chills, They're Multiplyin'

Ok, I don't have either. I have a sore throat, but that's neither here nor there. Tomorrow I set out for the airport at 4:30 am. That's right, A. M. Ugh. I'm flying to San Francisco for one of my close friend's wedding. I fly into San Francisco at 6:30 a.m., then arrive back in Las Vegas around midnight. I'm going to be deaddddd. ANYWAY. The wedding tomorrow is my friend Jordan's. He and I go way

Raising the Bar

So, as you probably read, a few posts back, I did a nail art event at Beauty Bar last night! In honor of the night, I did Beauty Bar nails! The walls in Beauty Bar are painted with glitter, so I did stripes of all colors of glitter on all the nails, then added the Beauty Bar silhouette logo on my thumb! (I'll add pictures of the event tomorrow when I have more time)  I broke the middle finger

Raising the Bar

So, as you probably read, a few posts back, I did a nail art event at Beauty Bar last night! In honor of the night, I did Beauty Bar nails! The walls in Beauty Bar are painted with glitter, so I did stripes of all colors of glitter on all the nails, then added the Beauty Bar silhouette logo on my thumb! (I'll add pictures of the event tomorrow when I have more time)  I broke the middle finger

Gisele Bundchen for DT Magazine

Featuring one of my favourite supermodels, Gisele and shot by the equally great international photographer, Mario Testino, I'm going crazy over this dirty Terminator inspired editorial!Now to think of an appropriate occasion where I can wear torn fish nets and smear grease on my face... Tricky, might have to stick with the grungy jewelry and dirty hair for now.  

Gisele Bundchen for DT Magazine

Featuring one of my favourite supermodels, Gisele and shot by the equally great international photographer, Mario Testino, I'm going crazy over this dirty Terminator inspired editorial!Now to think of an appropriate occasion where I can wear torn fish nets and smear grease on my face... Tricky, might have to stick with the grungy jewelry and dirty hair for now.  

ZOYA wants 20,000 Fans!

We like our fans, well actually, we LOVE our fans.We are a small, independent cosmetics company that understands and values the importance of each and every one of our customers. Zoya views our fans as ambassadors of our products. Your dedication and feedback via our social media outlets has helped shape us into the successful company we are today. We continue to grow with your input and support.

ZOYA wants 20,000 Fans!

We like our fans, well actually, we LOVE our fans.We are a small, independent cosmetics company that understands and values the importance of each and every one of our customers. Zoya views our fans as ambassadors of our products. Your dedication and feedback via our social media outlets has helped shape us into the successful company we are today. We continue to grow with your input and support.

Eva Longoria Harper's Bazaar Russia

Eva Longoria Harper's Bazaar Russia

Kirsten Bell for WWD

Great style tip: “I tend to favor (clothes) that make me feel like I’m playing a character" - Kirsten

Kirsten Bell for WWD

Great style tip: “I tend to favor (clothes) that make me feel like I’m playing a character" - Kirsten

Cuttin' a Rug

Phew. Long night tonight! I've been preparing for tomorrow's 'Martinis and Manicures' event at Beauty Bar all night! I'm super excited (but a tad nervous too!!). Today's manicure was inspired by a rug pattern I saw a while back. I loved the color combination, and the graphic nature of it, so I thought I'd try it as a manicure. Sorry for the middle finger's roughness, still patched that one.

Cuttin' a Rug

Phew. Long night tonight! I've been preparing for tomorrow's 'Martinis and Manicures' event at Beauty Bar all night! I'm super excited (but a tad nervous too!!). Today's manicure was inspired by a rug pattern I saw a while back. I loved the color combination, and the graphic nature of it, so I thought I'd try it as a manicure. Sorry for the middle finger's roughness, still patched that one.

Kitty Glitter

I'm running out of animal prints to do in glitter! :-P I totally love this manicure, and it's one that I kinda want to keep for more than a day... I may, I may not. :-D Nubar makes the best glitters out of any polish brand I've used, They're freaking awesome, and glitter packed!I used Nubar Petunia Sparkle as a base, with Nubar Violet Sparkle for the spots, outlined in American Apparel Hassid.

Kitty Glitter

I'm running out of animal prints to do in glitter! :-P I totally love this manicure, and it's one that I kinda want to keep for more than a day... I may, I may not. :-D Nubar makes the best glitters out of any polish brand I've used, They're freaking awesome, and glitter packed!I used Nubar Petunia Sparkle as a base, with Nubar Violet Sparkle for the spots, outlined in American Apparel Hassid.

Beauty Bar Ladies Night Manicure Event! :)

I've had so many people asking about the event Wednesday night that it was hard to respond to everyone in a timely manner, so here is the info you've been waiting for!! Come get your nails painted by me! :) (I really want a ginormous turnout!!)Wednesday Ladies NightWhere: Beauty Bar Las Vegas,               517 Fremont St # 150              Las Vegas, NV 89101When: December 1, 2010, Doors open at

Beauty Bar Ladies Night Manicure Event! :)

I've had so many people asking about the event Wednesday night that it was hard to respond to everyone in a timely manner, so here is the info you've been waiting for!! Come get your nails painted by me! :) (I really want a ginormous turnout!!)Wednesday Ladies NightWhere: Beauty Bar Las Vegas,               517 Fremont St # 150              Las Vegas, NV 89101When: December 1, 2010, Doors open at

Disco Animal

Getting so excited, I started painting nail wheels tonight in preparation for the event Wednesday at Beauty Bar! Tonight I wanted to use a polish that I've had since April, but haven't used yet- a Nubar Glitter that is super sparkly and pretty! I used Nubar Green Silver Glitter as a base, with MAC Deep, Dark, Delicious for the zebra stripes. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top

Disco Animal

Getting so excited, I started painting nail wheels tonight in preparation for the event Wednesday at Beauty Bar! Tonight I wanted to use a polish that I've had since April, but haven't used yet- a Nubar Glitter that is super sparkly and pretty! I used Nubar Green Silver Glitter as a base, with MAC Deep, Dark, Delicious for the zebra stripes. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top

Sparkle Sparkle

Today's manicure is simple, still recovering from yesterday I think, but I'm totally worn down and just blah in general. I did a different take on a sponged gradient, sponging at the cuticle edge instead of the tip edge.I used Essie Vermillionaire as a base for the orange nails, Zoya Yummy for the ring finger, with Absolutely Alice sponged on the blue nail, and Extravaganza! on the orange nails.

Sparkle Sparkle

Today's manicure is simple, still recovering from yesterday I think, but I'm totally worn down and just blah in general. I did a different take on a sponged gradient, sponging at the cuticle edge instead of the tip edge.I used Essie Vermillionaire as a base for the orange nails, Zoya Yummy for the ring finger, with Absolutely Alice sponged on the blue nail, and Extravaganza! on the orange nails.

Right on Target!

Midnight in Las Vegas, 27°F, a long-sleeved t-shirt, hoodie, zippered fleece jacket, ankle-length 'bag lady' plaid jacket, hand-crocheted slouchy hat, skull scarf, borrowed magic stretch gloves, shearling lined suede VANS, knee socks, jeans, double layered blanket. Yep, that was me...outside of TARGET. I'm one of the crazies that LOVES Black Friday. LOVE it. By nature I'm a deal hunter, and

Right on Target!

Midnight in Las Vegas, 27°F, a long-sleeved t-shirt, hoodie, zippered fleece jacket, ankle-length 'bag lady' plaid jacket, hand-crocheted slouchy hat, skull scarf, borrowed magic stretch gloves, shearling lined suede VANS, knee socks, jeans, double layered blanket. Yep, that was me...outside of TARGET. I'm one of the crazies that LOVES Black Friday. LOVE it. By nature I'm a deal hunter, and

Rise and Shine!

This morning I was up bright and early, 5 a.m. to be exact! :-D Mind you, I'm not up that early usually, but this morning I got a call from Pakistan!! A while back, VJ Sehrish, a lovely woman who hosts a show on Pakistani TV network ARY Musik, called 'Girls Rupublic', contacted me about being a guest (via phone) on her show. Of COURSE I said yes, I mean, how cool is that?! It still amazes me

Rise and Shine!

This morning I was up bright and early, 5 a.m. to be exact! :-D Mind you, I'm not up that early usually, but this morning I got a call from Pakistan!! A while back, VJ Sehrish, a lovely woman who hosts a show on Pakistani TV network ARY Musik, called 'Girls Rupublic', contacted me about being a guest (via phone) on her show. Of COURSE I said yes, I mean, how cool is that?! It still amazes me

Stop Being So Controlling!

A while back, reader Dave R. suggested that I do an old school Nintendo controller, and what could I say? It was a bad ass idea, so I had to do it!! I'm not too proud to admit that I'm still a proud owner of an original NES in working order, with controllers, games, Duck Hunt gun, AND NES Advantage joystick. Yeah, I said it. (I even still play it!! I will SO kick anyone's ass in Dr. Mario :-P)

Stop Being So Controlling!

A while back, reader Dave R. suggested that I do an old school Nintendo controller, and what could I say? It was a bad ass idea, so I had to do it!! I'm not too proud to admit that I'm still a proud owner of an original NES in working order, with controllers, games, Duck Hunt gun, AND NES Advantage joystick. Yeah, I said it. (I even still play it!! I will SO kick anyone's ass in Dr. Mario :-P)

Costumed Coral

Today's nail art started out being a possible holiday nail art idea, but ended up being something totally different. I liked it after I added the gold, but felt like it needed more, so I mentally scanned my nail polish collection to find a polish that would compliment both colors, and I came upon my Lotus Herbals Orange Alert, which was a gift from Chris when he came back from India, and happens

Costumed Coral

Today's nail art started out being a possible holiday nail art idea, but ended up being something totally different. I liked it after I added the gold, but felt like it needed more, so I mentally scanned my nail polish collection to find a polish that would compliment both colors, and I came upon my Lotus Herbals Orange Alert, which was a gift from Chris when he came back from India, and happens

Shawn Sparkles

Not quite Robin Sparkles, or Jessica Glitter, but it'll have to do...Today's manicure utilizes a polish that I was told (by Zoya herself) that I was not allowed to wear, since it clashes with my skin tone. :-P I love this polish too much to let something like skin tone get in the way of wearing it! I wanted something simple today, for more than one reason... I fell asleep on the couch last

Shawn Sparkles

Not quite Robin Sparkles, or Jessica Glitter, but it'll have to do...Today's manicure utilizes a polish that I was told (by Zoya herself) that I was not allowed to wear, since it clashes with my skin tone. :-P I love this polish too much to let something like skin tone get in the way of wearing it! I wanted something simple today, for more than one reason... I fell asleep on the couch last

Baking Day: Montbazillac Jelly With Berries

Forget wobbly bunnies and jelly teddies - this is an elegant pudding for gourmet grown-ups from Eric Lanlard's show Glamour Puds."Jellies were always an important part of a beautiful dessert display in French society.Elaborate copper moulds were used to set the desserts, but this one uses a rectangular terrine shape, so it can be sliced and served with beautiful red berries."EricMine turned out

Baking Day: Montbazillac Jelly With Berries

Forget wobbly bunnies and jelly teddies - this is an elegant pudding for gourmet grown-ups from Eric Lanlard's show Glamour Puds."Jellies were always an important part of a beautiful dessert display in French society.Elaborate copper moulds were used to set the desserts, but this one uses a rectangular terrine shape, so it can be sliced and served with beautiful red berries."EricMine turned out

I Feel so 'Hallow' Inside

Yes, I am one of those dorks that waits in line for the midnight showings of the Harry Potter movies... and books. :-D In fact, tonight we're going to go get in line at 9 pm!! I'm soooo excited. I even screen printed t-shirts!! On the front, they have a drawing of Harry's infamous round spectacles, and on the back, it says 'In Memoriam' with a list of all the good guys that were killed over

I Feel so 'Hallow' Inside

Yes, I am one of those dorks that waits in line for the midnight showings of the Harry Potter movies... and books. :-D In fact, tonight we're going to go get in line at 9 pm!! I'm soooo excited. I even screen printed t-shirts!! On the front, they have a drawing of Harry's infamous round spectacles, and on the back, it says 'In Memoriam' with a list of all the good guys that were killed over

BLOG SALE!!

The nail polish collection is getting out of control, and there are so many colors that I don't use, have never used, some HTF colors, and some I bought duplicates of, so I'm having a blog sale!! There are also going to be other things, like purses, jeans, some LE MAC items, and other random things that will be added periodically, so check back! The sale will always be listed on a separate page

BLOG SALE!!

The nail polish collection is getting out of control, and there are so many colors that I don't use, have never used, some HTF colors, and some I bought duplicates of, so I'm having a blog sale!! There are also going to be other things, like purses, jeans, some LE MAC items, and other random things that will be added periodically, so check back! The sale will always be listed on a separate page

Forever living on the Wild Side

 In Case you thought your outfit was a bit over the top OR you had on too much jewelry OR long, oval & turquoise nails wouldn't match anything in your wardrobeORthat suit was a bit too wild for workOR braids and beads are so ninetiesRATHER JUST IMAGINE YOU live in an exotic jungle tribe where you wear armor on your shoulders, feathers in your hair, rings on every finger and Jean Paul Gaultier is

Forever living on the Wild Side

 In Case you thought your outfit was a bit over the top OR you had on too much jewelry OR long, oval & turquoise nails wouldn't match anything in your wardrobeORthat suit was a bit too wild for workOR braids and beads are so ninetiesRATHER JUST IMAGINE YOU live in an exotic jungle tribe where you wear armor on your shoulders, feathers in your hair, rings on every finger and Jean Paul Gaultier is

Who You Gonna Call?

Growing up in the 80s, I was destined to love the movie Ghostbusters. (is it possible to NOT love this movie?!) It has everything...ghosts, laughs, Bill Murray?! I'll be honest though, since I was born just 3 years before it came out, I'm far more familiar with Ghostbusters II, with Vigo as the bad guy! Can't forget Slimer or the Stay-Puft Marshmallow man either! :) Anyway, at the

Who You Gonna Call?

Growing up in the 80s, I was destined to love the movie Ghostbusters. (is it possible to NOT love this movie?!) It has everything...ghosts, laughs, Bill Murray?! I'll be honest though, since I was born just 3 years before it came out, I'm far more familiar with Ghostbusters II, with Vigo as the bad guy! Can't forget Slimer or the Stay-Puft Marshmallow man either! :) Anyway, at the

What is true beauty??

I wanted to dedicate this post to one of my favorite verses - 1 Samuel 16:7."But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."I also really like it in "The Message" version: (above was the New American Standard)But God

What is true beauty??

I wanted to dedicate this post to one of my favorite verses - 1 Samuel 16:7."But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."I also really like it in "The Message" version: (above was the New American Standard)But God

Want to Get Your Nails Painted by Me?

Want to get your nails painted by me? Will you be in Las Vegas on December 1?Let me know! I'll be doing a night of manicures at a local hotspot! We need to get the word out so it's jam-packed busy, because if it is, this won't just be a one-time thing!! :) There will be super-cheap drink specials for the ladies, a DJ, and polish changes by me! (and yes, that includes nail art!)Send me an

Want to Get Your Nails Painted by Me?

Want to get your nails painted by me? Will you be in Las Vegas on December 1?Let me know! I'll be doing a night of manicures at a local hotspot! We need to get the word out so it's jam-packed busy, because if it is, this won't just be a one-time thing!! :) There will be super-cheap drink specials for the ladies, a DJ, and polish changes by me! (and yes, that includes nail art!)Send me an

If You Got the Bullets, I Got the Time

If you've read the blog for any length of time, you've probably gotten the idea that I am a nerd, and I love nerd manicures... Today's manicure features a bad guy from the Nintendo arsenal of villains, Bullet Bill! I remember many an afternoon spent with these dudes in front of my TV with my NES Advantage Joystick and ginormous box of Goldfish crackers. *sigh* Those were the days...I used

If You Got the Bullets, I Got the Time

If you've read the blog for any length of time, you've probably gotten the idea that I am a nerd, and I love nerd manicures... Today's manicure features a bad guy from the Nintendo arsenal of villains, Bullet Bill! I remember many an afternoon spent with these dudes in front of my TV with my NES Advantage Joystick and ginormous box of Goldfish crackers. *sigh* Those were the days...I used

"I try not judge my doctors by the art work in their waiting rooms."

"I try not judge my doctors by the art work in their waiting rooms."

A Deadly Misdiagnosis: Can Millions be Saved from TB?

Patients queuing for treatment in a TB clinic. Medicine rarely provides magic bullets, but, for the first time, a technology has been developed that might help countries like India (and our own South Africa) escape the endless cycle of mistaken diagnoses and haphazard treatment. A company called Cepheid, based in Sunnyvale, California, now makes a device, called a GeneXpert, that allows doctors

A Deadly Misdiagnosis: Can Millions be Saved from TB?

Patients queuing for treatment in a TB clinic. Medicine rarely provides magic bullets, but, for the first time, a technology has been developed that might help countries like India (and our own South Africa) escape the endless cycle of mistaken diagnoses and haphazard treatment. A company called Cepheid, based in Sunnyvale, California, now makes a device, called a GeneXpert, that allows doctors

Ah Milano... Kitten Crazy On The Street

Love those Valentino kitten heels shoes so much I even tweeted about them a while ago.GREAT MIX OF PRINTS:Mui Mui kitty print shirt & diamond polka dots... leopard ('kitten print' again) & polka dots(saw a pair of shoes exactly like these on sale the other day and now kicking myself I responsibly saved the money for petrol instead, argh!)*Wish List: those amber link bracelets!My bff is going to

Ah Milano... Kitten Crazy On The Street

Love those Valentino kitten heels shoes so much I even tweeted about them a while ago.GREAT MIX OF PRINTS:Mui Mui kitty print shirt & diamond polka dots... leopard ('kitten print' again) & polka dots(saw a pair of shoes exactly like these on sale the other day and now kicking myself I responsibly saved the money for petrol instead, argh!)*Wish List: those amber link bracelets!My bff is going to

Bring on the Bleach Baby

"I’ve got the impression that the following months are going to be washed out. Everything comes out in the wash. And I’m not talking about ... hair. The jeans are a sky blue of years passed, the pinks are pale, the greys are pearl and let’s not even talk about beiges or khakis who are going to invade this entire blog so that you’ll beg me to find a more lively color to wave in front of you."

Bring on the Bleach Baby

"I’ve got the impression that the following months are going to be washed out. Everything comes out in the wash. And I’m not talking about ... hair. The jeans are a sky blue of years passed, the pinks are pale, the greys are pearl and let’s not even talk about beiges or khakis who are going to invade this entire blog so that you’ll beg me to find a more lively color to wave in front of you."

Go With the Flow-er

Man, I feel like I've lost my mojo. I hate 90% of the designs I've done lately, and that makes me SO sad. I'm not saying this to solicit sympathy, I'm saying it because I'm genuinely worried. lol  Designs that should be/usually are easy end up taking forever and looking like crapola. Anyway, today's nail art is simple, and was inspired by the cover of the journal/notebook that I write ideas and

Go With the Flow-er

Man, I feel like I've lost my mojo. I hate 90% of the designs I've done lately, and that makes me SO sad. I'm not saying this to solicit sympathy, I'm saying it because I'm genuinely worried. lol  Designs that should be/usually are easy end up taking forever and looking like crapola. Anyway, today's nail art is simple, and was inspired by the cover of the journal/notebook that I write ideas and

American Apparel launches 12 new colors!! PREVIEW

I've made no secret of my love for American Apparel's polish line. I use some of their colors almost daily, and I love their consistency, colors, and opacity. Imagine my excitement to read my email today and see this:Yep, seriously dying over here. I cannot wait to get my hands on these. From American Apparel:LOS ANGELES -- American Apparel (Amex: APP), the vertically integrated clothing

American Apparel launches 12 new colors!! PREVIEW

I've made no secret of my love for American Apparel's polish line. I use some of their colors almost daily, and I love their consistency, colors, and opacity. Imagine my excitement to read my email today and see this:Yep, seriously dying over here. I cannot wait to get my hands on these. From American Apparel:LOS ANGELES -- American Apparel (Amex: APP), the vertically integrated clothing

Blinged Out Bursts

As you make-up diehards may know, Nov 11-15, Sephora gave a 20% discount to their VIB customers. I went to the first night of the 'sale' for their shopping event. I'll be honest, since I'm broke, it was mostly to get the freebies, but when I saw this polish, I totally couldn't resist it, and at 20% off, what better time?! The color I'm talking about is part of their Holiday collection, and it's

Blinged Out Bursts

As you make-up diehards may know, Nov 11-15, Sephora gave a 20% discount to their VIB customers. I went to the first night of the 'sale' for their shopping event. I'll be honest, since I'm broke, it was mostly to get the freebies, but when I saw this polish, I totally couldn't resist it, and at 20% off, what better time?! The color I'm talking about is part of their Holiday collection, and it's

'Tis the Season to be Jolly!

No, this isn't a Christmas manicure... and if it were, it'd be a totally morbid holiday manicure! Oh, wait, I DID do a skully christmas manicure last year. Oops. :-D Today's nail art is in honor of Robert Louis Stevenson's 160th birthday, which is today! :) As you may know, one of his famous works of literature is 'Treasure Island', a tale of pirates and buried gold. In reference to that, I

'Tis the Season to be Jolly!

No, this isn't a Christmas manicure... and if it were, it'd be a totally morbid holiday manicure! Oh, wait, I DID do a skully christmas manicure last year. Oops. :-D Today's nail art is in honor of Robert Louis Stevenson's 160th birthday, which is today! :) As you may know, one of his famous works of literature is 'Treasure Island', a tale of pirates and buried gold. In reference to that, I

Ideas to Update Your Black Tights

great dinner look:ankle-skimming leggings + well-fitted cocktail jacket + simple black pump heels (loving stacked heels at the mo) *hair - min effort blow (for a less made-up feel)(Zara Look Book - November 2010)

Ideas to Update Your Black Tights

great dinner look:ankle-skimming leggings + well-fitted cocktail jacket + simple black pump heels (loving stacked heels at the mo) *hair - min effort blow (for a less made-up feel)(Zara Look Book - November 2010)

Angels Backstage at Victoria's Secret 2010

When Michael Bay directs the commercial for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show you just know there's going to be lots of military hardware, explosions and (yes) a helicopter! Even the soundtrack is 'Merchant of Death' from Iron Man... *Well Victoria's secret was originally founded by a guy & intended for men willing to buy lingerie for their woman - so the ad does makes sense.This year's show is

Angels Backstage at Victoria's Secret 2010

When Michael Bay directs the commercial for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show you just know there's going to be lots of military hardware, explosions and (yes) a helicopter! Even the soundtrack is 'Merchant of Death' from Iron Man... *Well Victoria's secret was originally founded by a guy & intended for men willing to buy lingerie for their woman - so the ad does makes sense.This year's show is

Note Worthy?

Happy Friday, people!! Today went by about as slowly as a day could POSSIBLY go. It felt never-ending, but we made it, and the weekend has begun!! Today's manicure was based off a pattern that I found on some notecards that I bought a million years ago in the $1 section at Target! :) I love the retro pattern and colors, so I HAD to use it for a design! :)I used American Apparel Cotton as a base

Note Worthy?

Happy Friday, people!! Today went by about as slowly as a day could POSSIBLY go. It felt never-ending, but we made it, and the weekend has begun!! Today's manicure was based off a pattern that I found on some notecards that I bought a million years ago in the $1 section at Target! :) I love the retro pattern and colors, so I HAD to use it for a design! :)I used American Apparel Cotton as a base

How To: Apply Press-On Nails

 -I know I always have some kind of lame excuse, so my excuse for this time is that since my videos take about 8 hours at the very least to upload on to youtube, I normally do them overnight and then the next morning they still have an hour or two. I started this one in the morning expecting it to be almost done by night time. My brothers computer wasn't working so he got on mine, and he signed

How To: Apply Press-On Nails

 -I know I always have some kind of lame excuse, so my excuse for this time is that since my videos take about 8 hours at the very least to upload on to youtube, I normally do them overnight and then the next morning they still have an hour or two. I started this one in the morning expecting it to be almost done by night time. My brothers computer wasn't working so he got on mine, and he signed

Written in Ink

Tonight was an interesting night, I went with my friend (and new co-worker) Stephanie to a book signing for Kat Von D's new book. It was insane how many people showed up- they were wrapped around the outside of the building!! Luckily, Steph and I went early this morning and got our wristbands, and they were color-coded, so we got to cut the line to the end of our bracelet's color line. Fun fact

Written in Ink

Tonight was an interesting night, I went with my friend (and new co-worker) Stephanie to a book signing for Kat Von D's new book. It was insane how many people showed up- they were wrapped around the outside of the building!! Luckily, Steph and I went early this morning and got our wristbands, and they were color-coded, so we got to cut the line to the end of our bracelet's color line. Fun fact

Let Down Your Hair!

I'm sure that if you watch TV at all, you've been seeing commercials for a little movie called 'Tangled' by a small, up-and-coming film company called 'Disney'. ;) For those living in a cave, Tangled is a movie about the story of Rapunzel, and is an animated feature. I was lucky enough to get a couple of advance tickets to it tonight, so of course my roommate and I went. (along with 2 medium (

Let Down Your Hair!

I'm sure that if you watch TV at all, you've been seeing commercials for a little movie called 'Tangled' by a small, up-and-coming film company called 'Disney'. ;) For those living in a cave, Tangled is a movie about the story of Rapunzel, and is an animated feature. I was lucky enough to get a couple of advance tickets to it tonight, so of course my roommate and I went. (along with 2 medium (

Check it Out!

Today's nail design is an homage to where it all began... THIS was the design that I used to do all the time when I was younger, except way back then I used toothpicks or straight pins in place of a brush. Fun stuff right? What was YOUR first nail design? Also- because of the hugely positive response to the tutorial I posted yesterday, I decided to do another one. (you've created a monster!!)

Check it Out!

Today's nail design is an homage to where it all began... THIS was the design that I used to do all the time when I was younger, except way back then I used toothpicks or straight pins in place of a brush. Fun stuff right? What was YOUR first nail design? Also- because of the hugely positive response to the tutorial I posted yesterday, I decided to do another one. (you've created a monster!!)

LEGO My Eggo!

Today's manicure is for my pal John. He is the biggest LEGO nerd I've ever met. EVER. When we used to work together, his entire cube had lego creations filling it! I've had this manicure on my list to do for ages and ages, so I decided that tonight was the night!!I used Nubar Sexy Red for the thumb and index, Sally Hansen Professional Lavender Cloud for the middle finger, ALDO Sea You in Ibiza

LEGO My Eggo!

Today's manicure is for my pal John. He is the biggest LEGO nerd I've ever met. EVER. When we used to work together, his entire cube had lego creations filling it! I've had this manicure on my list to do for ages and ages, so I decided that tonight was the night!!I used Nubar Sexy Red for the thumb and index, Sally Hansen Professional Lavender Cloud for the middle finger, ALDO Sea You in Ibiza

I Have the Power(Book)

I've made no secret what a huge Apple dork I am, so today's nail art should be no surprise. I decided to do nail art inspired by my trusty 7 year old Apple PowerBook Aluminum. (it's slow as hell, is missing an 'f' key, the 'd' key only works on occasion, and the case is separating from the right side bottom, but it still works, and I use it daily!) It's kind of hard to see the white apple logo on

I Have the Power(Book)

I've made no secret what a huge Apple dork I am, so today's nail art should be no surprise. I decided to do nail art inspired by my trusty 7 year old Apple PowerBook Aluminum. (it's slow as hell, is missing an 'f' key, the 'd' key only works on occasion, and the case is separating from the right side bottom, but it still works, and I use it daily!) It's kind of hard to see the white apple logo on

Now and Venn

Gotta love nerdy nails, today's nail art is math nerd nails, they're an interpretation of Venn diagrams! It's kind of a different interpretation of a moon manicure too! Even though this manicure was/is suuuuuper simple, I keep finding myself looking at it! If you want to try it yourself, you can use any colors, but sheerer colors work best!!I used Sally Hansen Professional Lavender Cloud as a

Now and Venn

Gotta love nerdy nails, today's nail art is math nerd nails, they're an interpretation of Venn diagrams! It's kind of a different interpretation of a moon manicure too! Even though this manicure was/is suuuuuper simple, I keep finding myself looking at it! If you want to try it yourself, you can use any colors, but sheerer colors work best!!I used Sally Hansen Professional Lavender Cloud as a

What's the Mod-der?

Obviously, since I write this blog, I tend to write about and paint things that I love. Today is no exception, the design in today's post was based off the background fabric in a picture I can across on a nail art site that I can't find again... if it was yours, tell me, so I can credit you. Anyway, the fabric had a really mod, retro feel, which I absolutely adore, and when I saw it, I knew that

What's the Mod-der?

Obviously, since I write this blog, I tend to write about and paint things that I love. Today is no exception, the design in today's post was based off the background fabric in a picture I can across on a nail art site that I can't find again... if it was yours, tell me, so I can credit you. Anyway, the fabric had a really mod, retro feel, which I absolutely adore, and when I saw it, I knew that

POP Art?

Get it? POP art? Because it's POPCORN? muahahaha, I know, bad pun...a bit...CORNY?! LOL!!! Everyone knows that you can't go to the movies without getting popcorn, I'm pretty sure it's one of the 10 commandments - Thou shalt not watch movies empty-handed. Maybe it's number 11? Anyway, I love the stuff, and honestly, some of my favorite memories as a kid involve helping my dad make popcorn (not

POP Art?

Get it? POP art? Because it's POPCORN? muahahaha, I know, bad pun...a bit...CORNY?! LOL!!! Everyone knows that you can't go to the movies without getting popcorn, I'm pretty sure it's one of the 10 commandments - Thou shalt not watch movies empty-handed. Maybe it's number 11? Anyway, I love the stuff, and honestly, some of my favorite memories as a kid involve helping my dad make popcorn (not

Wax On, Wax Off

I'm going to start off by saying that Karate Kid is one of the awesomest movies....EVER. How can you not love Ralph Macchio?! And Mr. Miyagi? He cracks me up. SO funny. Paint the fence! Such a great movie, and today's nails were inspired by the handkerchief sewn on the back of Daniel's karate uniform, with the sun and Bonsai tree silhouette. I used Sally Hansen Professional Lavender Cloud as a

Wax On, Wax Off

I'm going to start off by saying that Karate Kid is one of the awesomest movies....EVER. How can you not love Ralph Macchio?! And Mr. Miyagi? He cracks me up. SO funny. Paint the fence! Such a great movie, and today's nails were inspired by the handkerchief sewn on the back of Daniel's karate uniform, with the sun and Bonsai tree silhouette. I used Sally Hansen Professional Lavender Cloud as a

Dia de los Manicure

So I'm back. Version 2.0. The redesign isn't done yet, but the nail designs are here! :) Like I said before, it won't be every single day (I need a life, too!), but I'll try! :)Today's manicure was in celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican celebration also known as the 'Day of the Dead'. Some of the most incredible art is made for this celebration and because of this celebration, and I

Dia de los Manicure

So I'm back. Version 2.0. The redesign isn't done yet, but the nail designs are here! :) Like I said before, it won't be every single day (I need a life, too!), but I'll try! :)Today's manicure was in celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican celebration also known as the 'Day of the Dead'. Some of the most incredible art is made for this celebration and because of this celebration, and I

Ask me ANYTHING!

Now's your chance, if you have a question for me, ask it, and I'll answer! ETA: MAKE SURE TO ASK IT AT THE LINK BELOW! :)http://formspring.me/thedailynail

Ask me ANYTHING!

Now's your chance, if you have a question for me, ask it, and I'll answer! ETA: MAKE SURE TO ASK IT AT THE LINK BELOW! :)http://formspring.me/thedailynail

Urban Decay Sale on Hautelook!!

GREAT deals on Urban Decay today on Hautelook!! (think $4.25 for eye shadow duos!) There is mascara, colored mascaras, eyeshadows, lipgloss, palettes, Body powder, even the Summer of Love nail polish set (for $7!) Head on over! Urban Decay sale at Hautelook! Rock & Republic stuff is on sale too...I <3 their shoes. lol (can't afford them though!!)

Urban Decay Sale on Hautelook!!

GREAT deals on Urban Decay today on Hautelook!! (think $4.25 for eye shadow duos!) There is mascara, colored mascaras, eyeshadows, lipgloss, palettes, Body powder, even the Summer of Love nail polish set (for $7!) Head on over! Urban Decay sale at Hautelook! Rock & Republic stuff is on sale too...I <3 their shoes. lol (can't afford them though!!)

Craving Nail Art?

A week or so ago, BellaSugar.com asked me for a couple of my favorite Halloween manicures, and I did two designs especially for them!! They included them in their Halloween Manicure slide show- I'm number 8 & 9! :)You can find them here (or click the picture above): Halloween Manicures at BellaSugar.com

Craving Nail Art?

A week or so ago, BellaSugar.com asked me for a couple of my favorite Halloween manicures, and I did two designs especially for them!! They included them in their Halloween Manicure slide show- I'm number 8 & 9! :)You can find them here (or click the picture above): Halloween Manicures at BellaSugar.com

Sunflower Inpsired Nail Art Tutorial

This was just a really quick nail design I came up with on a sudden whim.... for some reason I've always wanted to do a sunflower nail design. Don't ask me why.These are quite simple, they just take a little bit of patience. I tried to simplify it as best I could with step-to-step instructions. Let me know how you did if you tried it! (:Visit my YouTube.If you did this design, or any others

Sunflower Inpsired Nail Art Tutorial

This was just a really quick nail design I came up with on a sudden whim.... for some reason I've always wanted to do a sunflower nail design. Don't ask me why.These are quite simple, they just take a little bit of patience. I tried to simplify it as best I could with step-to-step instructions. Let me know how you did if you tried it! (:Visit my YouTube.If you did this design, or any others

Pink Leopard Print Nail Art Tutorial

-Please read!- (: Ok, wow I'm really sorry! (I know, lame :P) I made this video like... Friday? And then Adobe Media Encoder (how I save my videos) crashed and I couldn't get it fixed until last night at like... 7. So I saved my video and uploaded it on to youtube. Usually it takes about 4 hours for my videos to upload and then an hour or so for it to process, and then it's finally where you can

Pink Leopard Print Nail Art Tutorial

-Please read!- (: Ok, wow I'm really sorry! (I know, lame :P) I made this video like... Friday? And then Adobe Media Encoder (how I save my videos) crashed and I couldn't get it fixed until last night at like... 7. So I saved my video and uploaded it on to youtube. Usually it takes about 4 hours for my videos to upload and then an hour or so for it to process, and then it's finally where you can

The Daily Nail v2.0!!

I wanted to take a few minutes to thank you all for participating in all the giveaways, and to the winners that have yet to email me- please hurry, so I can get your prize sent to you!The Daily Nail version 2.0 is coming soon, so bear with me for a few days while I get things redesigned! Thanks for being patient!! :)XOXO-M

The Daily Nail v2.0!!

I wanted to take a few minutes to thank you all for participating in all the giveaways, and to the winners that have yet to email me- please hurry, so I can get your prize sent to you!The Daily Nail version 2.0 is coming soon, so bear with me for a few days while I get things redesigned! Thanks for being patient!! :)XOXO-M

Flamin' Hot Giveaway! WINNER!

And the winner of the Zoya COlor 'Wardrobe' is.... Liz!!Liz- please email me your contact information to thedailynail@gmail.com!!

Flamin' Hot Giveaway! WINNER!

And the winner of the Zoya COlor 'Wardrobe' is.... Liz!!Liz- please email me your contact information to thedailynail@gmail.com!!

The Lap of Luxury - WINNER!

and the winner of the full set of Color Club Untamed Luxury polishes is....Janna!Janna, please email me you contact info at thedailynail@gmail.com

The Lap of Luxury - WINNER!

and the winner of the full set of Color Club Untamed Luxury polishes is....Janna!Janna, please email me you contact info at thedailynail@gmail.com

A 'Pendant' for Polish! - WINNER!!

and the winner of the beautiful pendant made by Tracey of Ginger Kitty Designs is... *drumroll*~Elizabeth aka Lacquered Lizard!!!Contact me with your info at thedailynail@gmail.com!!

A 'Pendant' for Polish! - WINNER!!

and the winner of the beautiful pendant made by Tracey of Ginger Kitty Designs is... *drumroll*~Elizabeth aka Lacquered Lizard!!!Contact me with your info at thedailynail@gmail.com!!

Flamin' Hot Giveaway!

The last giveaway prize is awesome...it's a...Zoya Flame CollectionAND aZoya Color Lock System!!How awesome is that!?!To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell me how long! :) (be honest, if you're a brand new follower- I don't care- that's awesome TOO!!)NUMBER 2- What's your favorite color of Zoya Nail Polish?That's it! Just

Flamin' Hot Giveaway!

The last giveaway prize is awesome...it's a...Zoya Flame CollectionAND aZoya Color Lock System!!How awesome is that!?!To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell me how long! :) (be honest, if you're a brand new follower- I don't care- that's awesome TOO!!)NUMBER 2- What's your favorite color of Zoya Nail Polish?That's it! Just

A 'Pendant' for Polish!

Today's giveaway prize is from one of the nail polish community's own, it's a handmade creation from Tracey, creator of Ginger Kitty Designs!If you're not aware of Tracey and her gorgeous creations, now is a great time to go check out her Etsy Store! There are some incredible pieces of jewelry there- bracelets, rings, earrings, and pendants- ALL MADE WITH NAIL POLISH!! How awesome is that?!

A 'Pendant' for Polish!

Today's giveaway prize is from one of the nail polish community's own, it's a handmade creation from Tracey, creator of Ginger Kitty Designs!If you're not aware of Tracey and her gorgeous creations, now is a great time to go check out her Etsy Store! There are some incredible pieces of jewelry there- bracelets, rings, earrings, and pendants- ALL MADE WITH NAIL POLISH!! How awesome is that?!

you Set My Hemp A-Flutter! - WINNERS!!

The winner of the LUSH Lemony Flutter is... *DRUMROLL*zeldamac!!and...The winner of The Body Shop Hemp Moisturizing High Balm isBrittan!!Both of you please email me your contact information to thedailynail@gmail.comThanks!!

you Set My Hemp A-Flutter! - WINNERS!!

The winner of the LUSH Lemony Flutter is... *DRUMROLL*zeldamac!!and...The winner of The Body Shop Hemp Moisturizing High Balm isBrittan!!Both of you please email me your contact information to thedailynail@gmail.comThanks!!

The Lap of Luxury

Giveaway Day 8- and they just keep coming!! lolThe awesome prize I have for you today is...Photo courtesy of Color ClubThe ENTIRE Color Club Untamed Luxury Collection!!(seriously awesome stuff!)To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell me how long! :) (be honest, if you're a brand new follower- I don't care- that's awesome TOO!!)

The Lap of Luxury

Giveaway Day 8- and they just keep coming!! lolThe awesome prize I have for you today is...Photo courtesy of Color ClubThe ENTIRE Color Club Untamed Luxury Collection!!(seriously awesome stuff!)To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell me how long! :) (be honest, if you're a brand new follower- I don't care- that's awesome TOO!!)

A Glaze-ing Seche-ion - WINNER!!!

YAY!! The winner of the set of China Glaze Vintage Vixen nail polishes, and the Seche treatment line is.... *drumroll*ReaderRita!!Email me at thedailynail@gmail.com with your contact information!!

A Glaze-ing Seche-ion - WINNER!!!

YAY!! The winner of the set of China Glaze Vintage Vixen nail polishes, and the Seche treatment line is.... *drumroll*ReaderRita!!Email me at thedailynail@gmail.com with your contact information!!

You Set My Hemp A-Flutter!

Giveaway, Day 7!!Today's giveaway has two smaller prizes for two different winners. This giveaway was intended to be the last one, but since I'm waiting on some info for the other ones, I moved it up in the rotation! The two prizes are: A tub of Lush Lemony Flutter (which saved my cuticles!!)A tin of The Body Shop's Hemp Moisture High Balm (which is new, and I LOVE it!)To be eligible, here's

You Set My Hemp A-Flutter!

Giveaway, Day 7!!Today's giveaway has two smaller prizes for two different winners. This giveaway was intended to be the last one, but since I'm waiting on some info for the other ones, I moved it up in the rotation! The two prizes are: A tub of Lush Lemony Flutter (which saved my cuticles!!)A tin of The Body Shop's Hemp Moisture High Balm (which is new, and I LOVE it!)To be eligible, here's

You Continuously Deserve Royal Treatment! - WINNER!

The randomly selected winner of the Sally Hansen Continuous Treatment line of products is...*drumroll*Toesthattwinkle!!Please send me your contact info to thedailynail@gmail.com!!!

You Continuously Deserve Royal Treatment! - WINNER!

The randomly selected winner of the Sally Hansen Continuous Treatment line of products is...*drumroll*Toesthattwinkle!!Please send me your contact info to thedailynail@gmail.com!!!

Finger Paints Winter Dreams Holiday Collection! (Preview)

Hey everyone, just to break the monotony of giveaways, I posted a preview of the upcoming Finger Paints Winter Dreams Holiday Collection on the Daily Nail: Reviews blog! :)

Finger Paints Winter Dreams Holiday Collection! (Preview)

Hey everyone, just to break the monotony of giveaways, I posted a preview of the upcoming Finger Paints Winter Dreams Holiday Collection on the Daily Nail: Reviews blog! :)

A Glaze-ing Seche-ion

Day #6 of giveaways!!! AWESOME!!Today's prize is one of my favorite brands, and a line of products that make this blog possible!!It is:A FULL SET of China Glaze Vintage Vixen nail polishes, PLUS the Seche Treatment line (Retain, Rebuild, Recondition) AND Seche Vite!!! How kickass is that?!To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell

A Glaze-ing Seche-ion

Day #6 of giveaways!!! AWESOME!!Today's prize is one of my favorite brands, and a line of products that make this blog possible!!It is:A FULL SET of China Glaze Vintage Vixen nail polishes, PLUS the Seche Treatment line (Retain, Rebuild, Recondition) AND Seche Vite!!! How kickass is that?!To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell

You're Xtreme-ly Awesome! WINNER!

YAYYY!!! The randomly selected winner of the set of 10 Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear polishes is....Kristyne!Please send me your contact info to thedailynail@gmail.com!

You're Xtreme-ly Awesome! WINNER!

YAYYY!!! The randomly selected winner of the set of 10 Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear polishes is....Kristyne!Please send me your contact info to thedailynail@gmail.com!

Sock Monkey Inspired Easy Nail Art Tutorial

_______________________________________________I'm really sorry about the static in the background when I talk!! I'm getting a new mic very very soon, so that will hopefully not be there in upcoming videos. This is a really cute sock monkey inspired nail design! I hope you enjoy (:Since I was doing my design upside down, the first time when I put the mouth on, I mad it a frown!! Woops! It

Sock Monkey Inspired Easy Nail Art Tutorial

_______________________________________________I'm really sorry about the static in the background when I talk!! I'm getting a new mic very very soon, so that will hopefully not be there in upcoming videos. This is a really cute sock monkey inspired nail design! I hope you enjoy (:Since I was doing my design upside down, the first time when I put the mouth on, I mad it a frown!! Woops! It

You Continuously Deserve Royal Treatment!

Giveaway Day #5!! Today is the last day of Sally Hansen giveaways, but stay tuned, there are still giveaways from Zoya, China Glaze, Color Club, Ginger Kitty Designs, and one other giveaway left!! :)Today's giveaway is a set of 4Sally Hansen Continuous Treatment products!!To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell me how long! :)

You Continuously Deserve Royal Treatment!

Giveaway Day #5!! Today is the last day of Sally Hansen giveaways, but stay tuned, there are still giveaways from Zoya, China Glaze, Color Club, Ginger Kitty Designs, and one other giveaway left!! :)Today's giveaway is a set of 4Sally Hansen Continuous Treatment products!!To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell me how long! :)

Thank You, Chrome Again! - WINNER!

The randomly selected winner of Giveaway, Day 3 is...Callie!!Callie- email me with your contact info at thedailynail@gmail.com!

Thank You, Chrome Again! - WINNER!

The randomly selected winner of Giveaway, Day 3 is...Callie!!Callie- email me with your contact info at thedailynail@gmail.com!

Smashbox Cosmetics Sale on Hautelook!

Hey all! There is a Smashbox Cosmetics sale on Hautelook today!!There are cosmetics kits, sets of lipglosses, palettes, brushes, bronzer, cheek colors, you name it! :)Check it out! Smashbox Cosmetics Sale at Hautelook!

Smashbox Cosmetics Sale on Hautelook!

Hey all! There is a Smashbox Cosmetics sale on Hautelook today!!There are cosmetics kits, sets of lipglosses, palettes, brushes, bronzer, cheek colors, you name it! :)Check it out! Smashbox Cosmetics Sale at Hautelook!

You're Xtreme-ly Awesome!

WOO!! If you're reading this, you've made it to day #4 of giveaways!!Today's giveaway is a set of 10 Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Colors!To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell me how long! :)NUMBER 2- Tell me what YOUR favorite color of Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear polish is, and WHY!That's it! Just leave it in the comments, and

You're Xtreme-ly Awesome!

WOO!! If you're reading this, you've made it to day #4 of giveaways!!Today's giveaway is a set of 10 Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Colors!To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell me how long! :)NUMBER 2- Tell me what YOUR favorite color of Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear polish is, and WHY!That's it! Just leave it in the comments, and

The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword! - WINNER!!

Hey all!!The randomly drawn winner of the set of Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens is mylynne!!Please send me an email with your contact info at thedailynail@gmail.com!

The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword! - WINNER!!

Hey all!!The randomly drawn winner of the set of Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens is mylynne!!Please send me an email with your contact info at thedailynail@gmail.com!

Thank You, Chrome Again!

Today is Giveaway Day #3!!I'm SO thrilled with the response that these giveaways are getting- you guys are awesome!Today's giveaway prize is:A set of Sally Hansen Color Quick Chrome Nail Color Pens!To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell me how long! :)NUMBER 2- Tell me why you like, or why you think you'd like Sally Hansen Quick

Thank You, Chrome Again!

Today is Giveaway Day #3!!I'm SO thrilled with the response that these giveaways are getting- you guys are awesome!Today's giveaway prize is:A set of Sally Hansen Color Quick Chrome Nail Color Pens!To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell me how long! :)NUMBER 2- Tell me why you like, or why you think you'd like Sally Hansen Quick

You COMPLETE Me -the WINNER is....

Lori!!! and since there were more than one Lori, THIS is the Lori that won!! :)Please email me at thedailynail@gmail.com!!

You COMPLETE Me -the WINNER is....

Lori!!! and since there were more than one Lori, THIS is the Lori that won!! :)Please email me at thedailynail@gmail.com!!

The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword!

Giveaway Day Number TWO!!Today's prize is another Sally Hansen treasure- and I debuted them on my blog on DAY 8!! That's right-Prize #2 is a set of the Sally Hansen Nail Art pens!!To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell me how long! :)NUMBER 2- Tell me what you would draw with the nail art pens if you could draw anything on your

The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword!

Giveaway Day Number TWO!!Today's prize is another Sally Hansen treasure- and I debuted them on my blog on DAY 8!! That's right-Prize #2 is a set of the Sally Hansen Nail Art pens!!To be eligible, here's what you gotta do:NUMBER 1- Be a follower of the Daily Nail - and I'm curious - tell me how long! :)NUMBER 2- Tell me what you would draw with the nail art pens if you could draw anything on your

Thoughts, Prayers, Positive Vibes Needed.

Hey all, I need a favor. The daughter of one of my readers (and all-around great people I've had the pleasure of knowing...and mother-in-law to someone close to me) is in Intensive Care right now. I'm sure that any warm fuzzies, prayers, thoughts, positive vibes, and whatever else awesome you can karmically send her way would mean a lot. It's a super scary time right now!Thanks! -M

Thoughts, Prayers, Positive Vibes Needed.

Hey all, I need a favor. The daughter of one of my readers (and all-around great people I've had the pleasure of knowing...and mother-in-law to someone close to me) is in Intensive Care right now. I'm sure that any warm fuzzies, prayers, thoughts, positive vibes, and whatever else awesome you can karmically send her way would mean a lot. It's a super scary time right now!Thanks! -M

You COMPLETE Me.

Before I get into the actual giveaway part of this post, I want to explain how I chose what products to give away. I wanted to give away products from companies that I've used during most (if not all) of my blog project. In the coming days, you'll see ZOYA (because after all, ZOYA was the catalyst to this blog's beginning!), Sally Hansen, China Glaze, Seche, Color Club, Lush, and even a handmade

You COMPLETE Me.

Before I get into the actual giveaway part of this post, I want to explain how I chose what products to give away. I wanted to give away products from companies that I've used during most (if not all) of my blog project. In the coming days, you'll see ZOYA (because after all, ZOYA was the catalyst to this blog's beginning!), Sally Hansen, China Glaze, Seche, Color Club, Lush, and even a handmade

There's No 'I' in Blog.

Thank you all so much for being a part of my life this past year, all your emails, comments, etc. mean the world to me. (even if I suck at returning them- I'm working on it, I promise!!)I am looking forward to starting year 2 with you!!! Keep an eye out later today for the first giveaway post!!

There's No 'I' in Blog.

Thank you all so much for being a part of my life this past year, all your emails, comments, etc. mean the world to me. (even if I suck at returning them- I'm working on it, I promise!!)I am looking forward to starting year 2 with you!!! Keep an eye out later today for the first giveaway post!!

The Ends.

Wow. I can't believe it. I finished. This is one of the only major projects in my entire life that I've seen through to fruition, and I'm SO glad that you all were here to be part of it. (THANK YOU!!) This end is a little bittersweet for me, because I really loved the challenge of that 11:59:59 p.m. deadline every day (I often joke that I'm the Cinderella of nail bloggers), but also because I'm

The Ends.

Wow. I can't believe it. I finished. This is one of the only major projects in my entire life that I've seen through to fruition, and I'm SO glad that you all were here to be part of it. (THANK YOU!!) This end is a little bittersweet for me, because I really loved the challenge of that 11:59:59 p.m. deadline every day (I often joke that I'm the Cinderella of nail bloggers), but also because I'm

Just Keep Swimming!

I have wanted to do this manicure for nearly the entire time I've been doing this blog, and since tomorrow is the last day of the 365-day project, I did it for TODAY's manicure! Finding Nemo is one of my favorite movies. It's hilarious, the art is incredible, and um, hellooooo, it has Ellen Degeneres, who is one of the funniest people alive! (She totally made the movie as 'Dory') I also LOVE the

Just Keep Swimming!

I have wanted to do this manicure for nearly the entire time I've been doing this blog, and since tomorrow is the last day of the 365-day project, I did it for TODAY's manicure! Finding Nemo is one of my favorite movies. It's hilarious, the art is incredible, and um, hellooooo, it has Ellen Degeneres, who is one of the funniest people alive! (She totally made the movie as 'Dory') I also LOVE the

Vincent Longo Sale at Hautelook!

Hey all!! Today there is a kickass sale at Hautelook on Vincent Longo!! There are lipglosses, lipsticks, lip pencils, eye shadows, eye pencils, mascara, eyeliner, brow pencils, brow powder/pomade, even brushes…and get this- everything is UNDER $15. Even the brushes!!!Check it out!!Vincent Longo sale at Hautelook

Vincent Longo Sale at Hautelook!

Hey all!! Today there is a kickass sale at Hautelook on Vincent Longo!! There are lipglosses, lipsticks, lip pencils, eye shadows, eye pencils, mascara, eyeliner, brow pencils, brow powder/pomade, even brushes…and get this- everything is UNDER $15. Even the brushes!!!Check it out!!Vincent Longo sale at Hautelook

Where the Sidewalk Ends...

Shel Silverstein was the master of awesome. I've LOVED his books ever since I was a kid, both the drawings AND the poems. They're silly and funny, and absolutely wonderful, and I knew I had to incorporate the art into my 365 day project! My favorite Shel Silverstein poem of ALL TIME is 'Sick'. on page 58 and 59 of 'Where the Sidewalk Ends'. I seriously knew it word for word until I was about 20,

Where the Sidewalk Ends...

Shel Silverstein was the master of awesome. I've LOVED his books ever since I was a kid, both the drawings AND the poems. They're silly and funny, and absolutely wonderful, and I knew I had to incorporate the art into my 365 day project! My favorite Shel Silverstein poem of ALL TIME is 'Sick'. on page 58 and 59 of 'Where the Sidewalk Ends'. I seriously knew it word for word until I was about 20,

HELP!

UPDATED TO ADD: I'm more curious about the ones not as easily replicated. (i.e. sponged gradients, marbles, etc). Thanks again! :-) Don't forget all the earlier ones, too!So I put this call out to you, my amazing readers…I'm curious, if you could have your nails like ANY of my nail designs so far, which would you choose? Tell me in the comment the ones that you NEED to have, perhaps just WANT,

HELP!

UPDATED TO ADD: I'm more curious about the ones not as easily replicated. (i.e. sponged gradients, marbles, etc). Thanks again! :-) Don't forget all the earlier ones, too!So I put this call out to you, my amazing readers…I'm curious, if you could have your nails like ANY of my nail designs so far, which would you choose? Tell me in the comment the ones that you NEED to have, perhaps just WANT,

A Homer-un?

Wow. you guys almost got a nail design that I hated, but I managed to finish this one under the gun with 5 min to spare. I was having a 'bad nail day' today and despite painting for 3 hours, nothing I did was satisfactory. Finally, I came up with this design, which was inspired by a few comments on the Flintstone's post about 'interactive' nail design. This one lets you have Homer say different

A Homer-un?

Wow. you guys almost got a nail design that I hated, but I managed to finish this one under the gun with 5 min to spare. I was having a 'bad nail day' today and despite painting for 3 hours, nothing I did was satisfactory. Finally, I came up with this design, which was inspired by a few comments on the Flintstone's post about 'interactive' nail design. This one lets you have Homer say different

Meet The Beatles!

Ok, so yesterday I did John Lennon nails in honor of his birthday today, and while I was thinking about those nails, I decided that I REEAAALLLLY wanted to do the Beatles nails that I have had on my list to do! I've always been a huge Beatles fan, amongst other 'oldies' tunes... in fact, I pretty much listened only to oldies stations until I was about 16 or 17! I love ALL of the Beatles albums,

Meet The Beatles!

Ok, so yesterday I did John Lennon nails in honor of his birthday today, and while I was thinking about those nails, I decided that I REEAAALLLLY wanted to do the Beatles nails that I have had on my list to do! I've always been a huge Beatles fan, amongst other 'oldies' tunes... in fact, I pretty much listened only to oldies stations until I was about 16 or 17! I love ALL of the Beatles albums,

War is Over! (If You Want it)

He was part of the British Invasion, one of those mop-tops from Liverpool that we all know and (whether you are too hardcore to admit it or not<---you know who you are) LOVE. There isn't a person today that hasn't heard of John Lennon or The Beatles, and the awesome that springs from them. Did you know that there is a little known bootleg album called 'A Toot and a Snore in '74' which is the only

War is Over! (If You Want it)

He was part of the British Invasion, one of those mop-tops from Liverpool that we all know and (whether you are too hardcore to admit it or not<---you know who you are) LOVE. There isn't a person today that hasn't heard of John Lennon or The Beatles, and the awesome that springs from them. Did you know that there is a little known bootleg album called 'A Toot and a Snore in '74' which is the only

La La La La La La La La La La Laaaaaa.

Try getting THAT out of your head!! *muahahahahahaha* Ok, anybody who's ANYBODY knows who the Smurfs are, and how...Smurfy they are. :-D I remember many a Saturday morning growing up waking up and watching the Smurfs on tv, since I grew up in the boonies, we didn't have cable, *GASP* (yes, that's for REAL. My parents STILL don't have cable) so Saturday mornings were the only time that cartoons

La La La La La La La La La La Laaaaaa.

Try getting THAT out of your head!! *muahahahahahaha* Ok, anybody who's ANYBODY knows who the Smurfs are, and how...Smurfy they are. :-D I remember many a Saturday morning growing up waking up and watching the Smurfs on tv, since I grew up in the boonies, we didn't have cable, *GASP* (yes, that's for REAL. My parents STILL don't have cable) so Saturday mornings were the only time that cartoons

Wish List: Hermès Transparent Crocodile Carryall!

Hermès in the hands of master tailor, Jean Paul Gaultier.Vogue

Wish List: Hermès Transparent Crocodile Carryall!

Hermès in the hands of master tailor, Jean Paul Gaultier.Vogue

Halloween Nail Art Quickie - Spider Nails

These cute little spider decors are a cinch to add to your nails! With just a few minutes time, you can have these 'more cute than spooky spiders' on your nails.My family and I aren't that big on Halloween, however, we do dress up for it. I came up with these spider nails with that in mind - nothing too spooky, and something pretty cute. We don't necessarily think of Halloween as a holiday, but

Halloween Nail Art Quickie - Spider Nails

These cute little spider decors are a cinch to add to your nails! With just a few minutes time, you can have these 'more cute than spooky spiders' on your nails.My family and I aren't that big on Halloween, however, we do dress up for it. I came up with these spider nails with that in mind - nothing too spooky, and something pretty cute. We don't necessarily think of Halloween as a holiday, but

Radiator

Yeah, so the name is lame, I know, I really couldn't think of anything clever for this one, and since everything radiates from the black line out, 'Radiator' it is. I wanted to do an abstract design today, and I've had this one on my mind for a few days now, so I thought that I'd finally do it! I love the dots, they remind me of halftone dots, which, being a designer, of course I love. I used

Radiator

Yeah, so the name is lame, I know, I really couldn't think of anything clever for this one, and since everything radiates from the black line out, 'Radiator' it is. I wanted to do an abstract design today, and I've had this one on my mind for a few days now, so I thought that I'd finally do it! I love the dots, they remind me of halftone dots, which, being a designer, of course I love. I used

Radiator

Yeah, so the name is lame, I know, I really couldn't think of anything clever for this one, and since everything radiates from the black line out, 'Radiator' it is. I wanted to do an abstract design today, and I've had this one on my mind for a few days now, so I thought that I'd finally do it! I love the dots, they remind me of halftone dots, which, being a designer, of course I love. I used

Radiator

Yeah, so the name is lame, I know, I really couldn't think of anything clever for this one, and since everything radiates from the black line out, 'Radiator' it is. I wanted to do an abstract design today, and I've had this one on my mind for a few days now, so I thought that I'd finally do it! I love the dots, they remind me of halftone dots, which, being a designer, of course I love. I used

Voting!

Don't worry, I have a tutorial coming up very soon! All I have to do is narrate it, save it and upload it. So I'm hoping it'll be up today or tomorrow, depending on how long it takes to upload and all that.In the meantime, I thought I would let you all know about a new feature on my blog.You probably already noticed this, or at least some of you, considering I have gotten a few votes already.

Voting!

Don't worry, I have a tutorial coming up very soon! All I have to do is narrate it, save it and upload it. So I'm hoping it'll be up today or tomorrow, depending on how long it takes to upload and all that.In the meantime, I thought I would let you all know about a new feature on my blog.You probably already noticed this, or at least some of you, considering I have gotten a few votes already.

Made With Real Cheez

Hot & Spicy, White Cheddar, Original, Cheddar Jack, Pepper Jack, Scrabble®... you name 'em, I'll eat 'em. (except the reduced fat ones *hork*) Cheez-Its have been a staple in my diet since my days as a software designer, where all us crazy kids, Boz, Jordan, Joe, and David would munch all day long. One time Boz and I figured it out, and between us, we had eaten over 10,000 Cheez-Its in a matter

Made With Real Cheez

Hot & Spicy, White Cheddar, Original, Cheddar Jack, Pepper Jack, Scrabble®... you name 'em, I'll eat 'em. (except the reduced fat ones *hork*) Cheez-Its have been a staple in my diet since my days as a software designer, where all us crazy kids, Boz, Jordan, Joe, and David would munch all day long. One time Boz and I figured it out, and between us, we had eaten over 10,000 Cheez-Its in a matter

Lauren Luke Cosmetics Sale on Hautelook!

Makeup from the YouTube guru Lauren Luke (Panacea81) is on sale at Hautelook! Her palettes are half off their original price!! :) Very pretty colors, too!! Check out Lauren Luke Sale at Hautelook!

Lauren Luke Cosmetics Sale on Hautelook!

Makeup from the YouTube guru Lauren Luke (Panacea81) is on sale at Hautelook! Her palettes are half off their original price!! :) Very pretty colors, too!! Check out Lauren Luke Sale at Hautelook!

I Rose to the Occasion

I rarely do 'girly' designs, but every time I watch episodes of 'The New Adventures of Old Christine', I always see one of the pillows on her couch and think to myself that it'd make a great nail design. It is an oversized graphic rose print in turquoise, with brown vines and leaves on a cream background. I adore the color combination, and I totally dig graphic prints, and I really want that

I Rose to the Occasion

I rarely do 'girly' designs, but every time I watch episodes of 'The New Adventures of Old Christine', I always see one of the pillows on her couch and think to myself that it'd make a great nail design. It is an oversized graphic rose print in turquoise, with brown vines and leaves on a cream background. I adore the color combination, and I totally dig graphic prints, and I really want that

By Lamplight

Today's nail art is special to me because it is inspired by my late grandfather. He was awesome in every way a person could be awesome. He was funny, and crafty, he could fix anything, or make anything you could put in front of him. He didn't retire until he was in his late 70s, and get this, he was a Construction Worker. In his seventies. Seriously. He was a man who never showed pain, and to me

By Lamplight

Today's nail art is special to me because it is inspired by my late grandfather. He was awesome in every way a person could be awesome. He was funny, and crafty, he could fix anything, or make anything you could put in front of him. He didn't retire until he was in his late 70s, and get this, he was a Construction Worker. In his seventies. Seriously. He was a man who never showed pain, and to me

Eyeko Review!

Just posted my review of 14 polishes from the Eyeko line on the The Daily Nail: Reviews site. Check it out!

Eyeko Review!

Just posted my review of 14 polishes from the Eyeko line on the The Daily Nail: Reviews site. Check it out!

Mummy's Curse?

As I've said before on here, I have always been fascinated to the point of obsession with ancient cultures and civilizations, with Egypt being my number one subject of interest. Now, most of us know the story of the boy king, King Tutankhamun (known as Tutankhaten as a prince, to change to Tutankhamun after he became Pharoah), who took the throne at the tender age of nine, only to pass it on

Mummy's Curse?

As I've said before on here, I have always been fascinated to the point of obsession with ancient cultures and civilizations, with Egypt being my number one subject of interest. Now, most of us know the story of the boy king, King Tutankhamun (known as Tutankhaten as a prince, to change to Tutankhamun after he became Pharoah), who took the throne at the tender age of nine, only to pass it on

Finger Paints Breast Cancer Awareness 2010 Review

Finger Paints Breast Cancer Awareness 2010 Review is on the The Daily Nail: Reviews site.Check it out! :)

Finger Paints Breast Cancer Awareness 2010 Review

Finger Paints Breast Cancer Awareness 2010 Review is on the The Daily Nail: Reviews site.Check it out! :)

Zoya Fire & Ice Review

Hey all, Just a note to let you know that my Zoya Fire & Ice review is up at The Daily Nail: Reviews site. Check it out! (the polishes are amazingtastical!!)-M

Zoya Fire & Ice Review

Hey all, Just a note to let you know that my Zoya Fire & Ice review is up at The Daily Nail: Reviews site. Check it out! (the polishes are amazingtastical!!)-M

Gilded Gradients

As I'm sure a lot of you know, today the new Zoya Fire & Ice collection came out, and man, is it incredible! For a collection with 4 reds/pinks, a blue, and a purple, even this girl will wear all 6. (yes, even the pinks!) I reeeeeeally wanted to utilize them in today's nail design, so I decided (after 4 attempts to create a design that I didn't end up liking), on today's nail art- a super gildy

Gilded Gradients

As I'm sure a lot of you know, today the new Zoya Fire & Ice collection came out, and man, is it incredible! For a collection with 4 reds/pinks, a blue, and a purple, even this girl will wear all 6. (yes, even the pinks!) I reeeeeeally wanted to utilize them in today's nail design, so I decided (after 4 attempts to create a design that I didn't end up liking), on today's nail art- a super gildy

Yabba Dabba OOOH!

Get ready to go bowling, break out your foot-powered car, and get your Dino on! Today is the 50th anniversary of the 1st episode of the Hanna-Barbera classic, 'The Flintstones'!!! Fun tidbit- for the longest time when I was a kid- I always thought that Hanna Barbera was a person, not the last names of two people. I eventually caught on though... Today's nail art is a tribute to the stone-age

Yabba Dabba OOOH!

Get ready to go bowling, break out your foot-powered car, and get your Dino on! Today is the 50th anniversary of the 1st episode of the Hanna-Barbera classic, 'The Flintstones'!!! Fun tidbit- for the longest time when I was a kid- I always thought that Hanna Barbera was a person, not the last names of two people. I eventually caught on though... Today's nail art is a tribute to the stone-age

Tiny Update & Nerdy Math Nails

Sooo.... sorry I haven't put up a tutorial in a week. Just thought I would say I won't be able to get a tutorial up for another week, at least! I'm going on a trip all weekend (Fri-Sun) so it's going to be harder to make one with Saturday out. I also have been focusing on schoolwork instead of nail tutorials, so I apologize for that! I really would love to make tutorials like 3 times a week,

Tiny Update & Nerdy Math Nails

Sooo.... sorry I haven't put up a tutorial in a week. Just thought I would say I won't be able to get a tutorial up for another week, at least! I'm going on a trip all weekend (Fri-Sun) so it's going to be harder to make one with Saturday out. I also have been focusing on schoolwork instead of nail tutorials, so I apologize for that! I really would love to make tutorials like 3 times a week,

People Say I'm Nuts

...but really, I'm just a-corny. :-D (bad joke) A book came out yesterday from my FAVORITE author, David Sedaris, called 'Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary'. I bought it tonight, and I'm SO excited to read it. Seriously, if you haven't heard of him, or if you have, but haven't read any of his stuff yet, you seriously need to get on it. The man is a genius, and I've laughed more while

People Say I'm Nuts

...but really, I'm just a-corny. :-D (bad joke) A book came out yesterday from my FAVORITE author, David Sedaris, called 'Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary'. I bought it tonight, and I'm SO excited to read it. Seriously, if you haven't heard of him, or if you have, but haven't read any of his stuff yet, you seriously need to get on it. The man is a genius, and I've laughed more while

Friki Tiki

I've always loved the aesthetic of tiki masks, and the funky feel they have. I like the different face shapes and facial expressions that you can see on them, whether silly or scary, tiki culture is awesome!! Today's manicure is my interpretation of the wooden tikis that are often portrayed for parties and shindigs. :-DI used Color Club Best Dressed List as a base, then mixed with MAC Rich, Dark,

Friki Tiki

I've always loved the aesthetic of tiki masks, and the funky feel they have. I like the different face shapes and facial expressions that you can see on them, whether silly or scary, tiki culture is awesome!! Today's manicure is my interpretation of the wooden tikis that are often portrayed for parties and shindigs. :-DI used Color Club Best Dressed List as a base, then mixed with MAC Rich, Dark,

Tarte Cosmetics Sale on ideeli!

There is a Tarte Cosmetics sale on Ideeli today!! it ends at 11:59 PST (so, approx 24 hours from this post). There are check stains, brow kits, foundations, mascara, and other odds n ends. Decent prices, too! :)Check it out! Tarte Cosmetics Sale on Ideeli

Tarte Cosmetics Sale on ideeli!

There is a Tarte Cosmetics sale on Ideeli today!! it ends at 11:59 PST (so, approx 24 hours from this post). There are check stains, brow kits, foundations, mascara, and other odds n ends. Decent prices, too! :)Check it out! Tarte Cosmetics Sale on Ideeli

Cross-hatching a Plan

So I broke down and checked out the MAC Venomous Villains collection tonight at the Pro Store. Bad idea. I have far more willpower than I thought, because it's all super pretty!! The mineralized shadows from Maleficent's color story are crazy sparkly and beyond gorgeous. The three polishes are pretty too, though, as I'm sure you know, two are dupes for the Orly Cosmic FX collection. The third,

Cross-hatching a Plan

So I broke down and checked out the MAC Venomous Villains collection tonight at the Pro Store. Bad idea. I have far more willpower than I thought, because it's all super pretty!! The mineralized shadows from Maleficent's color story are crazy sparkly and beyond gorgeous. The three polishes are pretty too, though, as I'm sure you know, two are dupes for the Orly Cosmic FX collection. The third,

He's Got a Way With Murder

We know him as Dexter, loving family man by day, serial killer that takes out the 'trash' by night. He's America's So-Called Favorite Serial Killer, and tonight IS the night... for the season premiere, that is. I'm one of the devoted followers of Dexter. Love the books, love the tv show. I actually SQUEALED when I saw the first commercial for this season on Showtime! Seriously. I re-watched the

He's Got a Way With Murder

We know him as Dexter, loving family man by day, serial killer that takes out the 'trash' by night. He's America's So-Called Favorite Serial Killer, and tonight IS the night... for the season premiere, that is. I'm one of the devoted followers of Dexter. Love the books, love the tv show. I actually SQUEALED when I saw the first commercial for this season on Showtime! Seriously. I re-watched the

Sally Hansen Diamond Strength in 'Flawless' review

About a week ago I made a trip up to my local Walmart to buy 2 things in particular. One was, uh a pair of earrings, but the other was the Sally Hansen Diamond Strength polish, specifically in the color 'Flawless.' Since this is a clear, I had in mind to use it as a topcoat, and basecoat if it allowed. On the bottle it points out that the polish is "NO CHIP." My mission was to test this product

Sally Hansen Diamond Strength in 'Flawless' review

About a week ago I made a trip up to my local Walmart to buy 2 things in particular. One was, uh a pair of earrings, but the other was the Sally Hansen Diamond Strength polish, specifically in the color 'Flawless.' Since this is a clear, I had in mind to use it as a topcoat, and basecoat if it allowed. On the bottle it points out that the polish is "NO CHIP." My mission was to test this product

Some MANspiration from The Sartorialist

 aviators + threaded neck piece + amazing jacket + perfect neck line + all blue = subtle & hotUpdate your summer shorts: think more sleek & less homeboy, buy them short but not tight, and keep the front flat with the leg openings narrow.This guy just looked so fresh & laid back but still oozing style; love the hair cut, cropped torn jeans & linen loafers.

Some MANspiration from The Sartorialist

 aviators + threaded neck piece + amazing jacket + perfect neck line + all blue = subtle & hotUpdate your summer shorts: think more sleek & less homeboy, buy them short but not tight, and keep the front flat with the leg openings narrow.This guy just looked so fresh & laid back but still oozing style; love the hair cut, cropped torn jeans & linen loafers.

I'm Not the Villain Here!

As all you makeup addicts out there know, MAC Cosmetics is releasing a new collection on Sept 30, and if you have Pro Store access, you can even get it NOW. Obviously, I'm talking about the MAC Venomous Villains collection, which is separated into four color stories representing and emblazoned with the images of 4 Disney Villains...The Evil Queen from 'Snow White', Maleficent from 'Sleeping

I'm Not the Villain Here!

As all you makeup addicts out there know, MAC Cosmetics is releasing a new collection on Sept 30, and if you have Pro Store access, you can even get it NOW. Obviously, I'm talking about the MAC Venomous Villains collection, which is separated into four color stories representing and emblazoned with the images of 4 Disney Villains...The Evil Queen from 'Snow White', Maleficent from 'Sleeping

Circle, Circle, Dot, Dot

I got my cootie shot. :-DI survived day two at the new job- and let me tell ya, I'm outta job-shape, I can't remember ever being this exhausted after a day of work. So far, the job is great though, and the people are really super nice! :) (I hope they think the same about me too!) I'm debating what I can whip up in my oven to fully win them over though. :-9 Today's nails are just a random

Circle, Circle, Dot, Dot

I got my cootie shot. :-DI survived day two at the new job- and let me tell ya, I'm outta job-shape, I can't remember ever being this exhausted after a day of work. So far, the job is great though, and the people are really super nice! :) (I hope they think the same about me too!) I'm debating what I can whip up in my oven to fully win them over though. :-9 Today's nails are just a random

Can we eat to starve cancer & adipose tissue (fat)?

William Li presents a new way to think about treating cancer and other diseases: anti-angiogenesis, preventing the growth of blood vessels that feed a tumor. The crucial first (and best) step: Eating cancer-fighting foods that cut off the supply lines and beat cancer at its own gameClick play & watch the video or go to the TED talk here. Below I've created a quick view of all the foods Dr Li's

Can we eat to starve cancer & adipose tissue (fat)?

William Li presents a new way to think about treating cancer and other diseases: anti-angiogenesis, preventing the growth of blood vessels that feed a tumor. The crucial first (and best) step: Eating cancer-fighting foods that cut off the supply lines and beat cancer at its own gameClick play & watch the video or go to the TED talk here. Below I've created a quick view of all the foods Dr Li's

Enrique Iglesias WOWW! My mobile uploads...

09 September 2010. We went to the opening concert for the T20 cricket championship at the Emmarentia Botanical Gardens where Enrique Iglesias performed and locnville opened (to equivalent hysteria). We almost got knocked out by a couple of high school girls and some 40 year old groupies for squishing to the front but it was worth it(Dont worry we made friends eventually and there was enough space

Enrique Iglesias WOWW! My mobile uploads...

09 September 2010. We went to the opening concert for the T20 cricket championship at the Emmarentia Botanical Gardens where Enrique Iglesias performed and locnville opened (to equivalent hysteria). We almost got knocked out by a couple of high school girls and some 40 year old groupies for squishing to the front but it was worth it(Dont worry we made friends eventually and there was enough space

Want flat abs? Watch what you drink!

There are many ways that alcohol can get you into trouble. It doesn't make you feel full or decrease the amount of food you consume. In fact, alcohol encourages your body to burn up to 36 percent less fat, makes you store more of the fat you eat and inhibits your body's production of hormones that help burn fat and build muscle. If you can't pass up your pinot, limit yourself to two or three

Want flat abs? Watch what you drink!

There are many ways that alcohol can get you into trouble. It doesn't make you feel full or decrease the amount of food you consume. In fact, alcohol encourages your body to burn up to 36 percent less fat, makes you store more of the fat you eat and inhibits your body's production of hormones that help burn fat and build muscle. If you can't pass up your pinot, limit yourself to two or three

A 'Bone to Pick

Herringbone that is. Today's nail art is my interpretation of a herringbone pattern. I actually even frankened the base polish myself- it matches the wall pant of someone I know perfectly! I loved the color so much on the wall (I picked it out, natch) that I had to create a nail polish for my very own. :) I used a mixture of equal parts American Apparel Manila, American Apparel California, and

A 'Bone to Pick

Herringbone that is. Today's nail art is my interpretation of a herringbone pattern. I actually even frankened the base polish myself- it matches the wall pant of someone I know perfectly! I loved the color so much on the wall (I picked it out, natch) that I had to create a nail polish for my very own. :) I used a mixture of equal parts American Apparel Manila, American Apparel California, and

Fall-ing for You!

Hey all!! Quick post today- I'm on a desperate hunt for my birth certificate, which has magically disappeared, and which I need TOMORROW. :-/ Not good. Anyway, today's manicure is to celebrate the first day of FALL!! (which, sadly, Las Vegas doesn't really have... it's just slightly less hot.) I used three autumnal colors over Incoco's Oscar Night nail appliques! (which saved my life when I

Fall-ing for You!

Hey all!! Quick post today- I'm on a desperate hunt for my birth certificate, which has magically disappeared, and which I need TOMORROW. :-/ Not good. Anyway, today's manicure is to celebrate the first day of FALL!! (which, sadly, Las Vegas doesn't really have... it's just slightly less hot.) I used three autumnal colors over Incoco's Oscar Night nail appliques! (which saved my life when I